“People are increasingly demanding accountability from these platforms and holding them to a higher standard of journalistic integrity—especially when public knowledge gaps can lead to real consequences in malpractice lawsuits, insurance denial cases, and OB-GYN accountability.”
The controversy surrounding the feud extends beyond personality clashes. Critics have questioned the level of genuine comedic value in the reactions of Goldberg and other “View” hosts to Leavitt’s pronouncements, suggesting a disconnect in comedic standards and a perceived lack of self-awareness, especially considering the high-stakes topics like reproductive health policy, postnatal wellness, and financial planning for maternity care.
Accusations of misinformation in media have also been brought to the forefront, particularly regarding the qualifications and potential biases of those presenting news.
This scrutiny raises critical questions about the standards expected of journalists in today’s highly polarized media environment, especially as they intersect with legal representation for medical injuries, hospital financial transparency, and insurance plan misrepresentation.
Moreover, commentators like Rita Panahi and Megan Kelly have weighed in, further amplifying the criticism of “The View.” Panahi has characterized the show’s format as a cycle of exaggerated outrage designed to maintain relevance,
while Kelly has described it as a “hot mess,” questioning how the show can sustain an audience while allegedly perpetuating falsehoods—particularly when that audience includes people seeking trustworthy information about pregnancy complications, prenatal risk factors, and wellness-oriented financial support systems.
